Mercer County – Top 10 Activities

Mercer County is a beautiful scenic county located in west, central New Jersey. Home of the state's capital, Trenton, this county is filled with exciting activities for everyone. Listed below are the top 10 things to do in Mercer County.

Grounds For Sculpture

Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton Township, NJ offers not only different types of guided and torch tours through amazing indoor and outdoor exhibits of art sculptures that cannot be found anywhere else, but great food and wine to boot. For more information and to book your tour at this beautiful art museum, visit their website at http://www.groundsforsculpture.org or call (609) 586-0616.

Old Barracks Museum

For a great day trip that is perfect for history buffs, come visit the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ. Open Monday through Saturday, you can see amazing artifacts and weapons from Colonial America. For more information, call (609) 396-1776 or check their website at http://www.barracks.org/

Princeton University Art Museum

The Princeton University Art Museum is a great day trip for art lovers. At this museum, visitors can view hundreds of paintings, sculptures and drawings from all over the world for free! For more information, call (609) 258-3788 or visit their website at http://www.princetonartmuseum.org/

BounceU

BounceU is the perfect venue for your child’s next birthday party. Located in West Windsor Township, NJ, this arena has a huge indoor bounce house that will surely be a day of fun for parents and children. For more information about how to book your day at BounceU, visit their website at http://www.bounceu.com/ or call (609) 443-5867.

Silver Decoy Winery

Silver Decoy Winery in Hightstown, NJ offers a variety of options to wine lovers including weekly events, vineyard tours and wine tastings. For more information about pricing and to schedule your tour, call (609) 371-6000 or check their website at http://www.silverdecoywinery.com/

Triumph Brewing Company

Open daily, The Triumph Brewing Company in Princeton, NJ is sure to be a great night of fun with a multitude of choices of beer and live music every Friday and Saturday. To make reservations or even book your next party, call (609) 924-7855 or check their website at http://www.triumphbrewing.com/

Mercer County Golf

At Mercer County Golf in Princeton Junction, NJ, you can enjoy a relaxing day on one of three beautiful courses starting at just $10 per round. For more information and to book your tee time, visit their website at http://www.golfmercercounty.com/ or call (609) 936-1383.

Princeton Walking Tour

Families and couples will love visiting Princeton, NJ on a scenic walking tour, ghost tour, or holiday trolley tour with Princeton Walking Tours. For more information about how you can book your tour, call (609) 902-3637 or visit their website at http://www.princetontourcompany.com/

Boheme Opera

Couples will enjoy a unique night out at the Boheme Opera in Hamilton Township, NJ. To book your tickets and learn more, check their website at http://www.bohemeopera.com/ call (609) 581-9551.

Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Starting at $30 per day, you and yours can canoe or kayak from Princeton’s Turning Basin Park to Lake Carnie with Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rentals. For more information about how you can book your day on the water, call (609) 452-2403 or visit their website at http://www.canoenj.com/prince1.htm